Derzid-C Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 100 g Betamethasone valerate 0.1 g (0.1% w/w), clotrimazole 1 g (1% w/w)

Indications/Uses

As secondary agent in topical treatment of tinea corporis (ringworm of the body), tinea cruris (jock itch; ringworm of the groin) & tinea pedis (athlete's foot; ringworm of the foot).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult, adolescent & childn ≥12 yr Apply to the affected skin & surrounding areas bd (morning & evening) for 2 wk (tinea corporis or tinea cruris) or 4 wk (tinea pedis).

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Contraindications

Consider risk-benefit: Allergy to corticosteroids; infection at treatment site; preexisting skin atrophy.

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Special Precautions

Avoid occlusive dressing. Prolonged & excessive use. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Allergic contact dermatitis. Folliculitis, furunculosis, pustules, pyoderma or vesiculation, skin atrophy.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Anti-Infectives with Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07BC01 - betamethasone and antiseptics ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids, in combination with antiseptics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Derzid-C cream

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

Derzid-C

betamethasone + clotrimazole

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

R. Oasis